Claire Tapping Msc Fcips

Claire Tapping MSc FCIPS is a seasoned procurement and commercial professional currently serving as a Senior Management Consultant at Barkers. With extensive experience in various consulting roles, Claire has contributed significantly to organizations such as Creo and Reach Events as an Executive Coach and Finance and Operations Director, respectively. Additional roles include Director at CLT Consulting and Advisory Limited, where support is provided throughout the Procurement lifecycle, and various senior consultancy positions at Avon, Evangelical Alliance, Network Rail, and Dassault Systèmes from 2019 to 2023. Claire's notable tenure at Rolls-Royce spans over two decades, culminating in leadership as Head of Procurement - IT & Digital and Global Head of Purchasing Operations, where transformative projects were successfully implemented. Educational qualifications include a BA in English Literature from Aberystwyth University and an MSc in Supply Chain Management from Staffordshire University, along with membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.